Sunday, Feb 8, 2026 WCC February Rapid Open Grand Prix & CYCC & OCC Double Qualifier GP2 Fundraiser for School Chess Equipment
Please register : https://forms.gle/nFJ8pfRtRhUkvNsr7
LOCATION: Budimir Public Library, 1310 Grand Marais Rd W, Windsor, ON N9E 1E4
Date: Sunday, Feb8 , 2026
Time Control: 20 minutes per player with a 5-second increment per move.
5 Round Regular Swiss or Round Robin (depending on section size)
3 Sections:
Double Qualifier section —Official OCC 2026 Qualifier & CYCC Qualifier
Rated: CFC Quick Rated and CMA Rated for U8-U18 (sections may be combined if there are insufficient players) qualified if you scored for OCC(3/5) & CYCC(2.5/5)
Open Section- Open Rapid (Open to all ages)
GM, IM, FM, WGM, WIM,WFM free entry,
Rated: CFC Quick Rated
Unrated Section-CFC ID required. No CFC membership fee needed. Perfect for new players, casual players
LOCATION: Budimir Public Library, 1310 Grand Marais Rd W, Windsor, ON N9E 1E4
Date: Sunday, Feb 8, 2026
Time Control: 20 minutes per player with a 5-second increment per move.
5 Round Regular Swiss or Round Robin (depending on section size)
3 Sections:
Double Qualifier section —Official OCC 2026 Qualifier & CYCC Qualifier
Rated: CFC Quick Rated and CMA Rated for U8-U18 (sections may be combined)
Open Section- Open Rapid (Open to all ages)
GM, IM, FM, WGM, WIM,WFM free entry,
Rated: CFC Quick Rated
Unrated Section-CFC ID required. No CFC membership fee needed. Perfect for new players, casual players
When: Check-In:10:45AM
Round Schedule
Round 1: 11:15 a.m.
Round 2: 12:15 p.m.
Round 3: 2:00 p.m.
Round 4: 3:00 p.m.
Round 5: 4:00 p.m.
Awards ASAP
ENTRY FEES
Early Bird Rate: $35 – Available until Feb 4
Regular Rate: $40 -Applies from Feb 5 until registration closes on Feb 6 at 7:00 p.m.
Unrated Section Rate: $30
No on-site registration will be accepted.
PRIZES
1st Place: Trophy+ free WCC membership for one year ($200 valued)
2nd Place: Medal
3nd Place: Medal
TIEBREAK RULES
1) Direct encounter
2) Buchholz - 1 (The same as Buchholz (sum of opponents’ scores), but the lowest opponent’s score is left out)
3) Buchholz ((Sum of all opponents’ scores)
4) Sonneborn-Berger (Opponents’ scores: full points for wins, half points for draws.)
5) Number of Games Won
NOTES: No requested bye points in this event. Clocks and chess set are provided. By signing up, you permit Windsor Chess Club the ability to take and use photos from the tournament on its social media. If you would not like your photo used, please email us at windsorchessclub2025@gmail.com
WITHDRAW POLICY:
- Pre-registered and pre-paid participants who withdraw at least 3 days before the event start date are eligible for a refund via EMT.
- Withdrawals made 1 day before the event will receive full credit, which may be applied to future events/tournaments.
- No refunds or credits will be issued for withdrawals made on the tournament day.
For CFC ID Memership instructions:
please follow the CFC ID link https://cfc.justgo.com
need to purchase a CFC membership. If your membership expired, please renew before the tournament.
CMA ID for Junior please contact WCC
CONTACT: Cindy +12269753806 windsorchessclub2025@gmail.com
please visit website for more information: windsorchessclub.com
2026 Windsor Chess Club Classic February Open Charity Fundraiser for Brain Injury Support
Please register : https://forms.gle/rdMsdujZXzSjrc1m7
Dates: February 21-22, 2026
Location: TBD, Windsor, Ontario
Eligibility: CFC membership required
Rating: Sections will be determined using the highest of CFC or FIDE rating. All sections will be CFC rated.
Registration: O1900,U1900,U1500 Online registration ends on February 20 at 7:00 PM. No on-site registration will be accepted.
Time Control: 60 minutes + 30 seconds a move(O1900, U1900 , U1500); 30 minutes + 30 seconds a move (Junior U1100)
Format: 5 Rounds Swiss/Round Robin(section may merge), JUNIOR U1100 (4 Rounds)
Section: O1900, U1900 , U1500, JUNIOR U1100, Unrated
Schedule:
Round 1: Saturday, February 21, 10:00 am
Round 2: Saturday, February 21, 2:30 pm
Round 3: Saturday, February 21, 6:30 pm
Round 4: Sunday, February 22, 10:00 am
Round 5: Sunday, February 22, 2:30 pm
Junior U1100 and Unrated Schedule: 4 Rounds, Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 10:00am, 12:00pm, 2:30pm, & 4:30pm
The default forfeit time for any game is 30 min
Entry Fees: Regular Entry Fee 80CAD WCC member Entry Fee 70CAD
Junior U1100 Entry Fee 40CAD WCC member Entry Fee 35CAD
Unrated Section:30CAD WCC member Entry Fee 25CAD
Pre-registration required. No on-site registration will be accepted. Registration will close on Friday Feb 20, at 7:00pm.
Free entry for GM/IM/WGM/FM/WIM/WFM, early entry required before Feb 14.
Please pay the entry fee via email transfer at windsorchessclub2025@gmail.com (Please include Player Name, CFC ID and Section)or pay Cash on site.
Playing up: Add $20 if playing up. A player must be within 100 points of the rating floor for the section they wish to play up in.
Byes: A maximum of two half point byes in the first 3 rounds if requested with entry; zero points byes are allowed for round 4,5; All bye requests at least one hour before the next round and must be emailed to windsorchessclub2025@gmail.com contact Cindy at +1 2269753806 on site
Prizes(Prizes based on paid entries; subject to change):
- O1900 Prizes:
- Top 3 prizes based on paid entries (50% / 25% / 12.5%) plus 1st place Trophy and 2nd–3rd Medals. Example: 10 paid entries → $400 / $200 / $100.
- U1900:$100 for Top1 Plus Trophy and 2nd, 3rd Medals
- U1500:$50 for Top 1 Plus Trophy and 2nd, 3rd Medals
- Junior U1100: 1st Trophy and 2nd, 3rd Medals
- Unrated: 1st Trophy and 2nd, 3rd Medals
Prize money is split between winners in case of a tie. Trophy and Medals depends on tie-break. e-transfer please leave your email/paypal before leaving
Tiebreak Rules: 1) Direct encounter 2) Buchholz 3) Number of games won (not including forfeits) 4) Sum of the ratings of the opponents (without one result)
Special Notes: The organizer will supply all chess pieces, chess boards, and clocks.
Cancellation Fees: A $10 processing fee will be applied for any cancellation prior to Feb 20th. After Feb 20th, refund goes to credit for next tournament.